On December 20, a circuit court arrest warrant was issued for Richard William Ellis, age 47, of Newburg, for 16 counts of first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and other related offenses. Ellis was charged in connection with an incident that occurred on September 20 near Waverly Place in which it was reported that he pointed a firearm toward a loaded school bus from Piccowaxen Middle School which was dropping off students for the day. Officers initiated an investigation and presented the case to the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office and a warrant was issued. On December 23, members of the Judicial Services Division attempted to locate Ellis at his residence, but he was not there. Ellis turned himself in later that day at the CCSO’s District 1 station. He is currently being held at the Charles County Detention Center without bond. Officers Wagner and Otey investigated.
Richard William Ellis
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